Chrysler 2008 PT Cruiser, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: When having the Sentry Key
t
Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the
dealer.
Sentry Key
T
Programming
If you have two valid sentry keys, you can program new
sentry keys to the system by performing the following
procedure:
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key
t
Transponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
the ignition switch to the “ON” position for at least three
seconds, but no longer than 15-seconds. Then, turn the
ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the
first key.
3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 15
seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position and remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key
t
into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position within 60
seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime will sound. In
addition, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is complete,
the indicator light will turn on again for three seconds
and then turn off.
The new Sentry Key
t
has been programmed. The Key-
less Entry Transmitter will also be programmed during
this procedure.
Repeat this procedure to program up to a
total of 8 keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry
Key
t
, contact your dealer for details.
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